Economy Archives

Assistance programs ramp up as pandemic multiplies hardships

December 7, 2020 1:13 PM Zola Crowder

Missourians unemployed because of the coronavirus pandemic could soon lose their extended benefits unless a new federal stimulus package wins approval this month.

Cold weather limits capacity for bars and restaurants amid COVID-19 pandemic

October 29, 2020 11:58 AM Zola Crowder

Many local bars and restaurants have been relying on outdoor seating to add capacity during the pandemic.

The City of Columbia Housing programs receive more funding to help with impacts from COVID-19

October 21, 2020 7:48 PM Amber Tabeling

The City of Columbia Housing and Community Development Commission is set to discuss on Wednesday the third round of the city’s program receiving Housing Opportunity Grant from federal CARES Act funding to help aid impacts caused by COVID-19.

The director of the Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services on Thursday extended the current COVID-19 order, which had been set to expire Tuesday.

Boone County health department cites school, bars with COVID-19 violations

September 21, 2020 11:58 AM Zach Boetto

Boone County health officials served COVID-19 health order violation notices to a school and two bars over the weekend.

Cold weather could cause a drop in business due to capacity limits

September 19, 2020 4:40 PM Zola Crowder

Local bars and restaurants have been relying on outdoor seating to add capacity due to COVID-19.

Boone County COVID-19 health order changed after meeting with businesses

September 18, 2020 11:49 AM Riane Cleveland

The new Boone County health order went into effect Friday, allowing restaurants, bars and other entertainment venues to stay open until 10:30 p.m.

Local bar reacts to new health order

September 16, 2020 10:50 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia/Boone County Health Department announced a new health order will go into effect in Columbia on Sept. 18 at midnight.

University of Missouri curators’ committee recommends $700k audit

September 15, 2020 3:26 PM Zach Boetto

A committee of the University of Missouri Board of Curators recommended Tuesday that the full board approve a $700,000 contract for an audit.

Lake of the Ozarks sees ‘busiest Labor Day weekend in 20 years’

September 7, 2020 2:40 PM Zola Crowder

Businesses near the Lake of the Ozarks saw record high crowds this Labor Day weekend compared to the last two decades.

Mayor Brian Treece talks about Columbia COVID-19 case

Columbia, Boone County leaders urge responsibility in COVID-19 fight as school year approaches

August 11, 2020 11:29 AM Matthew Sanders

Some of Columbia and Boone County’s top health and education leaders are set to meet Tuesday to discuss the recent COVID-19 health order and students’ return for the fall semester.

City council hears report on COVID-19 long-term recovery

July 20, 2020 3:57 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia City Council is scheduled to meet at 7 p.m. on Monday, and hear a report on a COVID-19 long-term recovery plan.

Missouri unemployment numbers rise for the first time in 10 weeks

July 2, 2020 4:22 PM Ben Fein

The Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations reported that 19,071 people applied for unemployment last week.

Much of Mid-Missouri entertainment business still closed amid COVID-19 slowdown

June 30, 2020 12:49 PM Zola Crowder

Even after the state’s reopening last month, much of Mid-Missouri’s entertainment business has remained closed.

City of Columbia working to help minority-owned, woman-owned businesses

June 17, 2020 8:23 PM Sydney Olsen

The city is working on a plan for where it would like money from the CARES Act to be used.

Columbia leader talks ways to support minority-owned businesses

June 12, 2020 6:52 AM Brittany Wiley

As the Black Lives Matter movement continues to put the focus on lifting up minority communities, one Columbia leader said there are simple ways to help within the city.

Missouri statewide COVID-19 order to lift Tuesday

June 11, 2020 2:30 PM Matthew Sanders

Gov. Mike Parson said Thursday that the state will no longer be under a COVID-19 health order starting Tuesday, citing the “devastating” effect of the disease on the economy.

Local development organization discusses economic recovery in Columbia

June 10, 2020 2:58 PM Amber Tabeling

Regional Economic Development Incorporated board members met Wednesday going over an update on travel and tourism in Columbia.

Cole County COVID-19 cases staying flat as state order deadline approaches

June 10, 2020 12:25 PM Ben Fein

As phase one of Governor Parson’s reopening plan is set to end June 15th, Cole County case numbers remain relatively low.

MU’s fall plans could impact local economy

June 4, 2020 9:26 PM Ben Fein

Students at The University of Missouri haven’t been to an in person classroom since March 11, but that may change soon.

Salons continue to battle possible exposure to COVID-19

May 30, 2020 6:42 PM Zach Boetto

As personal care services in Columbia continue to reopen and serve clients in close contact, more cases are beginning to pop up at businesses like salons.